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Fire Ants Assemble as 'Super-Organism,' Study Finds

Fire Ants Assemble as 'Super-Organism,' Study Finds

The ants may go marching one by one, but they end up forming a superstructure of thousands -- and together they can form a raft that stretches the boundaries of the laws of physics, according to new research released today.

 

Ants tricked into raising butterflies

Butterflies can seem friendly and harmless. But at least one type has learned to raise its young as parasites, tricking ants into feeding it and giving special treatment.

 

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